SIU exposes Home Affairs corruption scandal revealing immigration was a money-making scheme
Daily Maverick | 24.02.2026 02:14
An interim report released on Monday, 23 February, by the acting head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Leonard Lekgetho, has revealed widespread corruption within the Department of Home Affairs. The report identifies a “nefarious syndicate” of officials who allegedly exploited their roles in visa processing and adjudication for personal profit, fundamentally violating their professional duties.
